Benson Earth Sciences Building

Benson Earth Sciences Building is an university building in , which is located on Colorado Avenue and has an elevation of 5,377 feet. Benson Earth Sciences Building is situated nearby to the museum , as well as near the park .
  • Type: University building
  • Also known as: “Benson Earth Sciences” and “BESC”
  • Address: 2200 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Library and Fiske Planetarium.

Library
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A is a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. is situated 2,200 feet north of Benson Earth Sciences Building.

Museum
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is one of the largest planetariums in the United States, educating the public on astronomy and astrophysics since 1975. They offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky music shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events. is situated 1,700 feet southeast of Benson Earth Sciences Building.

Park
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The comprises the core of the main campus of the University of Colorado campus in . The twelve buildings were designed to reflect a variety of architectural styles. is situated 1,700 feet west of Benson Earth Sciences Building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boulder and University Hill, Boulder.

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is a college town of about 106,000 in the region of . The home of the University of Colorado, the city has a reputation for progressive values and outdoor recreation.

Neighborhood
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The Hill, a neighborhood in , lies directly west of the University of Colorado campus. The fraternities and sororities associated with CU are located on The Hill as are several establishments associated with the social lives of its students.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in and governed by , , United States. The CDP is a part of the . is situated 3 miles northeast of Benson Earth Sciences Building.

Benson Earth Sciences Building

Latitude
40.00796° or 40° 0′ 29″ north
Longitude
-105.26587° or 105° 15′ 57″ west
Elevation
5,377 feet (1,639 metres)
Operator
University of Colorado Boulder
Open location code
85GP2P5M+5M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 46493421
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Geo­Names ID
6340988
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